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"Collection of Short Stories from Kyushu (1)"!

This is the first of the short stories in The Old Thief.

The status of short stories in the history of literature is of great significance. Taking the past life as an example, in fact, since the 19th century, the number of novels that have been able to stay and be familiar to readers is actually far less than that of short stories.

Short stories can best reflect the literary nature and test the author's literary skills.

Three works of short stories and short stories, the first is Xiazhou's short stories, the second is Kyushu literature, and the third is classic "series" short stories such as "The Decameron" and "Rashomon".

Why Lin Qiu said these short stories are real treasures? You will know just by looking at this thick catalog of short stories!

【Table of contents】:

1:【Hometown】

2:【Kong Yiji】

3:【Madman's Diary】

4:【Pick up flowers in the morning and evening】

5:【The True Story of Ah Q】

6:【Weeds】

7: [From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore]

8: [Xiao Xiao]

9: [Back view]

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If anyone in the previous life, as long as they had gone to school and were educated, saw this row of catalogs, they would suddenly be stunned and say something awesome!

These classic short stories have been included in the textbooks of previous generations and remain in the hearts of all students!

These classic works also had a profound impact on people in previous lives.

It is true that many of these short stories have a strong imprint of the novel era. For example, "Kong Yiji" is the product of the struggle between old and new cultural ideas. It reflects the living conditions and mental outlook of the intellectuals at the bottom of feudal society, and satirizes the feudal imperial examination system and conservatism. author's powerful chapter.

But no matter what, such a classic work will definitely remain in the history of Xiazhou.

When the release date of "Kyushu Short Stories Collection (1)" came, many readers who originally didn't really want to buy this book were stunned when they saw the words on the cover of the book. .

This sentence comes from Mr. Lu Xun’s classic "Refeng·Impressions 41".

[May all young people in Xiazhou get rid of the air-conditioning and just move up, without having to listen to the words of those who give up on themselves. 】

[Those who can do things do things, and those who can speak out speak out. 】

[With a little heat and a little light, it is like a firefly. It can also shine a little in the dark without waiting for a torch. 】

【……】

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"I'll go!"

"This sentence is so flavorful!"

"I feel that it can be compared with the flavor of Hengqu's four sentences, which are to establish a heart for the heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to carry forward the unique knowledge of the saints, and to create peace for all generations."

"What are you still hesitating about? Buy it! Damn it, I feel like this old thief is going to do something big!"

"+1!"

"Short stories are the best way to demonstrate an author's ability, right?"

Less than a quarter of an hour after the novel was released globally, countless netizens were already shouting on the Internet and various social media!

"Holy shit!"

"So awesome..."

"My mother asked me why I was kneeling down to read a novel..."

"I don't understand why it's awesome, but it just feels awesome..."

"Is it really as awesome as you say? Why am I so confused?"

"I have a hunch that the novels in this collection of short stories will definitely be selected as textbooks in Xiazhou in the future. It's no exaggeration!"

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Zhu Xiahua took a sip of tea.

Can't wait to get this new work from an old thief.

For Zhu Xiahua, who is almost the number one in the Xiazhou literary world and has won the Jiuzhou Literature Award, the appeal of the old thief's short stories is really too strong.

Although Zhu Xiahua is not interested in the more entertaining works of the old thief, starting from "Alive" and "Xu Sanguan Sells Blood", Zhu Xiahua understood that this old thief's writing skills are very high.

But this level is so high that it is not enough for Zhu Xiahua to look up to him.

The Kyushu Literature Prize in this world is not the Nobel Prize for Literature in its previous life. The latter’s judging criteria has always been a controversial point and is mixed with politics.

Before opening the book cover, Zhu Xiahua saw the words on the cover of the book. He was stunned and murmured as he read the words on it.

This sentence alone made Zhu Xiahua take a breath of air, and then he sat in the study room and hurriedly opened the cover of the book.

Just from this paragraph, Zhu Xiahua seemed to be able to feel the soul of the "old thief".

This is a very mysterious feeling, and it is also a connection between top literary creators.

The first short story is called "Hometown".

[I braved the severe cold to return to my hometown, which is more than 2,000 miles away and has been away for more than 20 years. 】

【……】

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Just from the words in the first few paragraphs, Zhu Xiahua can feel the old thief's profound literary skills. Those words seem to have magic power, constantly attracting Zhu Xiahua.

If we talk about "Hometown" alone, some students who left school in the previous life may not be able to remember which novel this novel is. However, there is a key character. When I mention it, everyone will suddenly realize it and say oh oh oh, so it is this. One article!

This key figure is: Runtu.

This character was so well-known in his previous life, and in this piece "Hometown", through what "I" saw and heard in my hometown, I expressed my feelings about returning to my hometown after many years of absence!

The desolate atmosphere created at the beginning of the novel is constantly paving the way for the subsequent infection.

In the text, Zhu Xiahua not only saw the change in "I"'s mood towards my hometown, but also saw the loss and sadness of "I" who was still struggling for life after the twists and turns.

"This novel..."

"It's not about the present."

Zhu Xiahua murmured, and he could see at a glance that the background of this novel was not in the 21st century, because Zhu Xiahua saw the confusion and confusion of an intellectual from it.

After reading one, Zhu Xiahua couldn't wait to open the second one.

This one is also classic! It also comes from Mr. Lu Xun!

"Kong Yiji".

This one can even be said to be more well-known, enough to compete with the Presidential Hill of modern short stories in the previous life!

[The layout of the hotel in Lu Town is different from other places. ]

...

The novel just started and introduced the location, Lu Town, in this hotel, there are all kinds of people.

And Kong Yiji in the novel is a person living in the transition period between the old and new society, and the only person who drinks while standing and wearing a long gown.

In fact, after reading the description of Kong Yiji in the novel, Zhu Xiahua understood a little bit with just two sentences. This Kong Yiji should be the image of a scholar who can't let go of his arrogance and is unwilling to change his situation through labor, because the long gown is not only clothes, but also a shackle on his heart.

Looking back, in people's minds, Kong Yiji is just a very ridiculous character, a tool to relieve boredom and have fun.

From his clothes to his behavior, Kong Yiji reveals the word "pedantic". Just from the text, you can see this unique portrait.

Obviously at the end of his rope, he still puts on the stinky airs of a "scholar", looks poor, and speaks "zhihuzheya", which makes people half understand.

When others directly exposed that he was hung and beaten for stealing books from the He family, Kong Yiji's face flushed, the blue veins on his forehead burst out, and he argued weakly:

["Stealing books can't be considered stealing... Stealing books!]

["Can the work of a scholar be considered stealing? ”】

When this classic text came out, it can be said that 99% of readers chuckled subconsciously, simply thinking that this sentence about scholars, how can it be called stealing, is a little funny, and a little stubborn.

But Zhu Xiahua did not laugh, but became more focused, because he was sure that these were the key to shaping the character of Kong Yiji. How ridiculous, how sad.

Seeing the long gown, the dialogue and the text, readers actually know what era and year are being described.

In feudal society, the indifference and ruthlessness between people are fully revealed through this ridiculous and sad picture.

But behind this sadness, there is the lonely and painful soul of the weak.

The character of Kong Yiji is two-sided and complex, but although he is poor, Although he is pedantic, full of nonsense, and lazy, he is not completely useless. For example, Kong Yiji is kind.

He shared the fennel beans in his hand with the children. You should know that Kong Yiji's life was not rich. He shared the fennel beans every time. It can be imagined that Kong Yiji's character is kind.

But kindness and pedantry are not contradictory.

Since ancient times, Xiazhou has been pursuing the doctrine of "everything is inferior, only reading is high", and it is still the same until now.

When a child is born, starting from kindergarten, parents have to worry about their children's studies, whether they can go to a good university and have a good job in the future.

When these two characteristics, plus Kong Yiji's words and deeds are combined, an image that almost appears in front of readers is established.

The reason why this article "Kong Yiji" is classic is that Because in a short novel of less than 2,800 words, the character of Kong Yiji was successfully created, with a distinct personality and rich connotations, which is extremely rare in the history of Chinese and foreign literature.

Social status, ideological awareness, and the sharp contrast between standing and sitting in the hotel, long gowns and short clothes, outside and inside, all of a sudden vividly describe the appearance of Xiazhou at that time.

Although it only describes a hotel, it is the whole Xiazhou!

Shocking!

When Zhu Xiahua saw the ending written by the old thief at the end, "Kong Yiji is probably dead", he was shocked!

Zhu Xiahua can be sure that no more than 1% of readers can understand this novel!

"This article is too profound..."

"What kind of soul is it..."

Zhu Xiahua felt the background of this novel for the first time. How great is the soul after death!

At first, it can be said that including Zhu Xiahua, no one took Lao Zei seriously. Until the release of "To Live", Zhu Xiahua thought that Lao Zei was an author of the same level as him!

But after reading only two of this collection of short stories, Zhu Xiahua has begun to look up to him...

This is different from ancient literature such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". It is modern literature in the true sense. The language is profound and sophisticated. It seems that nothing is written, but the words are full of profound criticism of unfair society and infinite sighs for the warmth and coldness of human feelings and the vicissitudes of the world!

This feeling is not felt by everyone at the first time. After all, the era in the article is relatively far away, but experienced and competent authors can feel a force almost instantly...

The power of criticism!

The truly classic novels, works with artistic qualities, almost all reflect the darkness of the society at that time.

Including the well-known "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"! Including "Dream of Red Mansions"!

It's all like this.

Not to mention the classic world literature, literary masters, such as Lu Xun, Chekhov, Balzac and other authors' novels are also based on criticism. This is because they themselves live in such a social environment, and everything they describe is to awaken the fighting spirit of the masses.

And this kind of core is inherently full of power.

Why is "To Live" wonderful, "Xu Sanguan" wonderful, and "Ordinary World" wonderful? Regardless of the previous life or this world, almost no novel about modern society can reach the height of "To Live" without saying it is Mr. Lu Xun, just because of one point...

The Xiazhou society in the 21st century is a beautiful and harmonious society.

The so-called darkness is not facing the vast majority of the people, and the people still live in a peaceful and stable environment.

The stories in this environment may be warm, but not critical, rich in connotation, thought-provoking, and thought-provoking.

This is the fundamental reason.

Of course, this is not absolute. There are many types of literary works. Some literary works may focus more on the beauty of human nature, the power of love, or explore the meaning of life and other themes, which can also become classics.

But there is one thing in common, that is, excellent literary works should have rich themes and profound connotations, which can arouse readers' resonance and thinking.

Short stories like "Kong Yiji" have all of these, so Zhu Xiahua looks up to it so much.

Mr. Lu Xun's writing is what Lin Qiu thinks is the most distinctive. Rather than words, it can be said to be a soul, humorous, sharp and straightforward, almost satirical, and highly unified in thought and revolution.

The style is as concise as a dagger, which can kill people with an inch of iron and draw blood with one knife!

The artistry of this kind of writing, even the original author of "To Live", Mr. Yu Hua, has said more than once in interviews that he can't reach the level of Mr. Lu Xun's writing. It can be imagined how legendary Mr. Lu Xun is.

In fact, there is no need to elaborate too much. As long as you are a normal person in your previous life, you will not think that Mr. Lu Xun is just a show.

"This one must be included in the textbook!"

Zhu Xiahua is different from Lao Zei. Unlike Lao Zei, Zhu Xiahua has multiple identities such as the chairman of Xiazhou Writers Association and the honorary member of Jiuzhou Literary Society. In terms of influence, he is greater than Lao Zei.

If Zhu Xiahua supports Lao Zei's short stories to be included in the textbooks, it can be said that it will play a decisive role. According to Lao Zei's current situation in Xiazhou, it can be done in one year at the fastest and three years at the shortest!

And this is only the second article in this collection of short stories!

The following articles are classics!

For a time, Zhu Xiahua was stunned in his seat!

……(End of this chapter)